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BJ05 UYR

2005 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,436 mi
Last recorded47,436 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UYR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 47,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,984 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 17 May 2014 43,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,975 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 39,970 miles

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 34,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2011 28,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 20,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 20,670 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 17,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,878 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 14,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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BJ05 UYR is a 2005 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 UYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 UYR registered?

BJ05 UYR is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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